Testimonies

The people who carry our words

  • "תשובה" (teshuvah – return) Hebrew tattoo for Serena Oberstein — right arm, art by Gabriel Wolff

    There’s something really magical about Gabriel. He’s the person who is imagining what the what is, and then creating something that’s just so beautiful.

    Serena Oberstein, Los Angeles, CA, 2025

  • "יְהֹוָה לִי לֹא אִירָא" (The LORD is on my side, I have no fear — Psalms 118:6) Hebrew tattoo for Abrah Zion — left forearm, art by Gabriel Wolff

    I still am amazed how you guys could just extrapolate that from my mind and my heart and my soul, and be able to translate what I knew but was having trouble verbally conveying.

    Abrah Zion, New Bedford, MA, 2025

  • "כִּי הַזֶּמֶר הוּא הִתְבָּרְרוּת הָרוּחַ" (song is the clarifying of the spirit) Hebrew tattoo for Yaniv Brener — left shoulder/bicep, art by Gabriel Wolff

    The process has always felt like a collaboration… the whole process has really made me appreciate an artist’s work, how their influence, their creativity, and their vision goes into designing a piece together.

    Yaniv Brener, Oakland, CA, 2025

  • "עֵץ־חַיִּים הִיא לַמַּחֲזִיקִים בָּהּ" (it is a tree of life for those who grasp it — Proverbs 3:18) Hebrew tattoo for Eliana Leader — right shoulder blade, art by Gabriel Wolff

    When I saw it, it didn’t just look like a tree. It actually looked like a woman stretching her hands out. It’s like me as a tattoo.

    Eliana Leader, Atlanta, GA, 2024

  • "יֵשׁ וָאַיִן" (existence and nonexistence — Likutei Moharan 64) Hebrew tattoo for Jez Hoffman — left forearm, art by Gabriel Wolff

    I didn't simply get a tattoo designed. I commissioned a bespoke piece of art that reflects our story.

    Jez Hoffman, London, UK, 2025

  • "דּוֹר הֹלֵךְ וְדוֹר בָּא" (one generation goes, another comes — Ecclesiastes 1:4) Hebrew tattoo for Jonathan Modest — right forearm, art by Gabriel Wolff

    I am not a deeply spiritual person, but this has been a deeply spiritual experience for me.

    Jonathan Modest, Boston, MA, 2026

  • "אִישׁ אֲשֶׁר־רוּחַ בּוֹ" (a man in whom the spirit is — Numbers 27:18) Hebrew tattoo for Josh Tabin — right shoulder, art by Gabriel Wolff

    I’m forever grateful for the whole team over there for the way that I was cared for, continue to be cared for and cradled in this experience in a very loving way.

    Josh Tabin, Houston, TX, 2026

  • "שְׁמַע" (Shema) Hebrew tattoo for Avi Zadaka — bicep down the arm, art by Gabriel Wolff

    It felt held really well. That’s what you guys are truly offering. Depth, meaning. I’m like, wow, what a gift.

    Avi Zadaka, Boulder, CO, 2026

  • "אוֹר הַהַפְתָּעוֹת בְּבֶרֶךְ כָּל נָתִיב" (the light of surprise at the bend in every path) Hebrew tattoo for Ori Shinar — chest/forearm, art by Gabriel Wolff

    Gabriel is not just an artist to me. He’s just someone who sees things that a lot of people don’t see. So I found it to be a magical experience.

    Ori Shinar, Westchester, NY, 2025

  • "הֱיֵה כְּפִי שֶׁהִנְּךָ" (be as you are — Janusz Korczak) Hebrew tattoo for David Winn — left forearm, art by Gabriel Wolff

    I told my wife after the first video call with Gabriel, I said I got really choked up. I was almost in tears because I was so just touched by the process.

    David Winn, Portland, OR, 2024

  • "בְּרֵאשִׁית בָּרָא" (in the beginning He created — Genesis 1:1) Hebrew tattoo for Jen Josephs — back of left forearm, art by Gabriel Wolff

    It’s been life changing in a really positive way. So thank you for everything.

    Jen Josephs, Tarrytown, NY, 2026

  • Hebrew tattoo for Shari Levine of the poem "Wonder" — right forearm, art by Gabriel Wolff

    I felt really heard and seen… he was paying attention. People don’t know how to pay attention, but it was clear that he knew how to pay attention. So I felt very held by him.

    Shari Levine, Portland, OR, 2025

  • "הִנְנִי שְׁלָחֵנִי" (here I am, send me — Isaiah 6:8) Hebrew tattoo for Jeremiah Jarmin — left forearm, art by Gabriel Wolff

    I love how Gabriel talks to you to see who you are and to then translate that into the piece… and it came out beautifully.

    Jeremiah Jarmin, Scottsdale, AZ, 2025

  • "אַתָּה אוֹר" (you are light) Hebrew tattoo for Donna Kaufman — inside left wrist, art by Gabriel Wolff

    Anybody can translate somebody’s feelings, but to have the knowledge of how it relates to Judaism and different quotes and things. That’s where your value is. That’s something not everybody can do.

    Donna Kaufman, New Jersey, 2025

  • "שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ" (Shehecheyanu blessing) Hebrew tattoo for Joe Badion — left shoulder and upper arm, art by Gabriel Wolff

    The amount that I felt cared for during the whole process, and really heard. It made it feel very worthwhile and meaningful and respected in a way I certainly haven’t had with other tattoos.

    Joe Badion, New York, NY, 2025

  • Hebrew tattoo for Tommer Shalom — inside of biceps, art by Gabriel Wolff

    The whole process from start to finish was amazing… I mean, you guys are amazing. Aleks was exceptionally talented.

    Tommer Shalom, Miami, FL, 2026

  • "אֵשׁ כִּי כָל יוֹם מִתְחַדֶּשֶׁת" (a fire that renews itself every day — Piyyut by Yannai) Hebrew tattoo for Ari Brandt — chest and shoulder, art by Gabriel Wolff

    The whole experience from beginning to end was awesome… my feedback is, if there was a grade, you’d get 101.

    Ari Brandt, Montclair, NJ, 2025

  • "לְמַעַן צִיּוֹן לֹא אֶחֱשֶׁה" (for the sake of Zion I will not be silent — Isaiah 62:1) Hebrew tattoo for Rod Rothaus — left shoulder and upper arm, art by Gabriel Wolff

    I just looked at it, and was just like, holy, this is beautiful. I’m just blown away by it… it’s so stunning, and I couldn’t be more excited.

    Rod Rothaus, Pittsburgh, PA, 2025

  • "עֹז וְהָדָר לְבוּשָׁהּ" (she is clothed with strength and splendor — Proverbs 31:25) Hebrew tattoo for Bella Blake — left forearm, art by Gabriel Wolff

    I am so thrilled with how it turned out. It’s just better than I could have dreamed, better than I could have imagined for myself.

    Bella Blake, Fredericksburg, VA, 2026

  • "כִּי עָפָר אַתָּה" (you are dust — Genesis 3:19) Hebrew tattoo for Dan Swart — inside left forearm, art by Gabriel Wolff

    Everything was great. I was really happy with everything. It was perfect… Communication was good. The end product’s amazing.

    Dan Swart, Melbourne, Australia, 2025

  • "לְהָעֵז וְלִשְׂרֹד" (to defy and to survive) Hebrew tattoo for Helen Vassilenko — back of neck to upper back, art by Gabriel Wolff

    It’s been a wonderful, wonderful experience. I just trusted the process and what Gabriel would do. And then when he came up with the design, I loved it.

    Helen Vassilenko, Wellington, FL, 2026

  • "גְּוִילִין נִשְׂרָפִין וְאוֹתִיּוֹת פּוֹרְחוֹת" (scrolls are burning, and the letters are soaring — Talmud, Avodah Zarah 18a) Hebrew tattoo for Andrew Solender — left bicep, art by Gabriel Wolff

    I was thrilled with the way the art came out… Gabriel really gets it.

    Andrew Solender, Washington, DC, 2025

  • "בֶּן חַיִל אֲשֶׁר לִבּוֹ כְּלֵב הָאַרְיֵה" (valiant man whose heart is like the heart of a lion — 2 Samuel 17:10) Hebrew tattoo for Miles Piha — right calf, art by Gabriel Wolff

    It turned out better than I expected. I really was happy with having minimal input. Gabriel was still able to get something I adored. It’s my favorite thing.

    Miles Piha, Seattle, WA, 2024

  • "כִּי בְךָ בָּטוּחַ" (because they trust in You — Isaiah 26:3) Hebrew tattoo for Barbara Rambo — inner left arm, art by Gabriel Wolff

    This has been such an incredible experience… an incredible outlet… I am blessed to have gotten to know you guys.

    Barbara Rambo, Atlanta, GA, 2025

  • "וְאַהֲבַת עוֹלָם אֲהַבְתִּיךְ" (I have loved you with an everlasting love — Jeremiah 31:3) Hebrew tattoo for Jeremiah Oberes — spine, art by Gabriel Wolff

    I love the work you guys do. Gabriel’s artwork is amazing.

    Jeremiah O., Outside London, UK

  • "לַמָּקוֹם שֶׁלִּבִּי אוֹהֵב, לְשָׁם רַגְלַי מוֹלִיכוֹת אוֹתִי" (the place my heart loves, there my feet lead me — Hillel the Elder) Hebrew tattoo for Doron Henkin — right shoulder and bicep, art by Gabriel Wolff

    When I think of Gabriel, I have this incredibly warm feeling. Just an enormous empathy, an enormous creative energy that’s effervescent and embracing.

    Doron Henkin, Outside Philadelphia, PA, 2025

  • "שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל ה׳ אֱלֹהֵינוּ ה׳ אֶחָד" (Hear, O Israel — Deuteronomy 6:4) Hebrew tattoo for Chuck Oshinsky — left chest, art by Gabriel Wolff

    This is not a tattoo. This is a commissioned piece of art. And it truly reflects me and my inner being.

    Chuck Oshinsky, Stevensville, MD, 2024

  • Hebrew tattoo for Joshua Plotkin, art by Gabriel Wolff

    It really did change a lot of my life… I felt that was very special and worth all the time, all the money for sure.

    Joshua Plotkin

  • Hebrew tattoo for Kash Kashey, art by Gabriel Wolff

    Seeing the idea come to life finally was like a really, really beautiful moment to be able to just sit in and appreciate that.

    Kash Kashey

  • "כָּל הַנִּכְנָסִין לְהַר הַבַּיִת" (all who entered the Temple Mount — Mishnah Middot 2:2) Hebrew tattoo for Laura Cohen — right forearm, art by Gabriel Wolff

    The process itself was beautiful and meaningful, and then to end up with a piece of living artwork is just amazing.

    Laura Cohen, Portland, OR, 2025

  • "זֹאת אוֹת הַבְּרִית" (this is the sign of the covenant — Genesis 9:12) Hebrew tattoo for Josh Penzner — left chest, art by Gabriel Wolff

    The process you guys went through couldn’t be more thoughtful and thorough and personal too, which is impressive given how far away you guys all are physicall. I would recommend you guys and Georgia to literally anyone who asks.

    Josh Penzner, Chapel Hill, NC, 2025

  • "לְדוֹרוֹת עוֹלָם" (for everlasting generations) Hebrew tattoo for Alan Schwartz — inside of forearm, art by Gabriel Wolff

    I love it. It’s great. I talked about the process and how it was a meaningful experience for me. And my tattooist thought it was almost spiritual.

    Alan Schwartz, Franklin, MI, 2025

  • "כָּתְבֵם עַל־לוּחַ לִבֶּךָ" (write them on the tablet of your heart — Proverbs 3:3) Hebrew tattoo for Jeff Stern — right arm/bicep, art by Gabriel Wolff

    Georgia was a dream to work with.

    Jeff Stern, New York, NY

  • "אִם־יִהְיֶה נִדַּחֲךָ בִּקְצֵה הַשָּׁמַיִם" (even if your outcasts are at the ends of the world — Deuteronomy 30:4) Hebrew tattoo for Michael Shchohol — left forearm, art by Gabriel Wolff

    When Anna wrote me the final phrase, it was even better than I thought… it’s exactly what I expected.

    Michael Shchohol, Ukraine, 2025

  • "רוּחֵנוּ לֹא תָשֹׁחַ" (our spirit will not be bowed — from a poem by Menachem Mendel Dolitzky) Hebrew tattoo for Dvir Frumkin — right forearm, art by Gabriel Wolff

    Given the art and his ability to put that together, I really love the way it came out… there’s no buyer’s remorse.

    Dvir Frumkin, Near St. Paul, MN, 2025

  • "בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יי אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם הַמַּעֲבִירָה אֶת הָעוֹבְרִים" (a blessing for those who transition, written by trans and genderqueer rabbis) Hebrew tattoo for Lior Carver — right forearm, art by Gabriel Wolff

    I found the whole process to be really, really enriching, and it really solidified what I was thinking and why and what I wanted.

    Lior Carver, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2023

  • Hebrew tattoo for Joshua Vogelstein reading "Let it all be good", art by Gabriel Wolff

    The whole experience of Georgia actually inking it on my arm, I found to be profoundly meditative, very peaceful and extremely embodied for me. I felt like we were all in this meditative flow state, and she was just crushing it.

    Joshua Vogelstein, Baltimore, MD, 2023

  • "שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ" (Shehecheyanu blessing) Hebrew tattoo for Faye Joseph — lower right ribs, art by Gabriel Wolff

    It’s been a delight working with you all, and I really appreciate the art.

    Faye Joseph, Washington, DC, 2026

  • "לֶךְ־לְךָ" (go forth — Genesis 12:1) Hebrew tattoo for Danny Glaser — upper back, art by Gabriel Wolff

    It was clear that it was very important to you guys that this be a meaningful experience for me, and that’s what you were intentionally trying to set up from the first interaction.

    Danny Glaser, Washington, DC, 2025

  • "עַיִן תַּחַת עַיִן" (eye for an eye — Exodus 21:24) Hebrew tattoo for Anthony Schroeder — right arm/tricep, art by Gabriel Wolff

    I was really impressed with his ability to engage in conversation. He just started asking the right questions, and I thought he was really intuitive. The art that I received somehow captured the essence of me.

    Anthony Schroeder, Vancouver, WA, 2025

  • "לֹא עָלֶיךָ הַמְּלָאכָה לִגְמֹר" (it is not your responsibility to finish the work — Pirkei Avot 2:16) Hebrew tattoo for Gabe Goldberg — left shoulder blade, art by Gabriel Wolff

    What really stood out to me is the attention to detail and the level of care and wanting to really dig into my story… it was just a really great back and forth.

    Gabe Goldberg, Chicago, IL, 2025

  • "בְּרֵאשִׁית הִיא הַזִּיקָה" (in the beginning is relation — Martin Buber) Hebrew tattoo for Jaeson Kaplan — left bicep, art by Gabriel Wolff

    Maya, you're incredibly talented at managing a project… all of the handoffs went incredibly smoothly. That doesn’t always happen.

    Jaeson Kaplan, San Diego, CA, 2025

  • Hebrew tattoo of family names (Velvel, Aliza, Mordechai, Lazar, Rachel) for Adam Wolf — left inner bicep, art by Gabriel Wolff

    It was great, everyone was super helpful… they made it seem so easy, and they kind of knew how to take my non-artistic idea and make it into art.

    Adam Wolf, Huntington, NY, 2024

  • "אִם אֵין אֲנִי לִי, מִי לִי" (if I am not for myself, who will be for me — Pirkei Avot 1:14) Hebrew tattoo for Martin Labazevitch — right shoulder and upper arm, art by Gabriel Wolff

    You guys took care of every detail from the very beginning, which I love. The attention to detail from every single person I spoke with along the way, it makes you feel comfortable, it makes you feel taken care of.

    Martin Labazevitch, Washington, DC, 2024

  • "לְכָל זְמָן וְעֵת לְכָל חֵפֶץ תַּחַת הַשָּׁמָיִם" (a season is set for everything — Ecclesiastes 3:1) Hebrew tattoo for Justin Fair — back, art by Gabriel Wolff

    I loved that I could see that regardless of what the individual client’s desire was, the same amount of care and interest and style was offered.

    Justin Fair, Baltimore, MD, 2025

  • "בְּעֹז רוּחַ וּבִרְנָנָה, בְּרֹחַב לֵב וּבָאֹמֶץ, בְּתִקְוָה וּבְאַהֲבָה" (with strength and joy, with generosity and courage, with hope and love) Hebrew tattoo for Tracey Stern — right forearm, art by Gabriel Wolff

    It was really cathartic, and just really what I needed… I felt really heard and understood.

    Tracey Stern, Toronto, Canada, 2025

  • "כִּי נָפַלְתִּי קַמְתִּי" (though I have fallen, I will rise — Micah 7:8) Hebrew tattoo for Steven Shelden — left forearm, art by Gabriel Wolff

    It felt a lot more organic… it felt a lot more personal, I think, is the bottom line.

    Steven Shelden, Kalamazoo, MI, 2024

  • "לֹא אֶפּוֹל" (I will not fall) Hebrew tattoo for Lev Girshfeld — left ribcage and chest, art by Gabriel Wolff

    The fact that you guys brought in the whole idea of the meaning behind it, the translation, and the art piece altogether is very unusual and very unique.

    Lev Girshfeld, Bay Area, CA, 2025

  • "יָאֵר יְהֹוָה פָּנָיו אֵלַיִךְ וִיחֻנֵּךְ" (may the LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you — Numbers 6:25) Hebrew tattoo for Lauren Aunkst — back, art by Gabriel Wolff

    I really appreciated the fact that he took something very personal and kept that concept for the client, but added his own personal touch.

    Lauren Aunkst, Denver, CO, 2025

  • "הָעֲבוֹדָה מְשַׁחְרֶרֶת" (work liberates — a reclaimed phrase) Hebrew tattoo for Ariel Isakowitz — left chest, art by Gabriel Wolff

    Anna helped bring out some nuance of the tattoo… it really felt like a collaboration.

    Ariel Isakowitz, Portland, OR, 2025

  • Hebrew tattoo for Howard Tello — inner right calf, art by Gabriel Wolff

    That conversation with Gabriel was really powerful, because he was interested in me as a person. And that means a lot. The piece is individual, it’s unique to me, to my journey, to my story.

    Howard Tello, Milton-Freewater, OR, 2025

  • "רייזעל" (Reizel, family name) with "וְהָיִיתָ כְּגַן רָוֶה" (you shall be like a well-watered garden — Isaiah 58:11) Hebrew tattoo for Jason Woolman, art by Gabriel Wolff

    It’s its own fingerprint, right, just as unique culturally as we are.

    Jason Woolman, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2025

  • "אִם־אֶשְׁכָּחֵךְ יְרוּשָׁלַםִ" (if I forget you, O Jerusalem — Psalm 137:5) Hebrew tattoo for Benjamin Rosen — right thigh, art by Gabriel Wolff

    It’s a very exclusive type of feeling to have somebody design your work with that much care and thought.

    Benjamin Rosen, Denver, CO, 2025

  • "שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ יְהוָה אֶחָד" (Shema Yisrael – Hear, O Israel) Hebrew tattoo for Jesse Gutstein, art by Gabriel Wolff

    Honestly, this process has been amazing. [...] not only do you get a piece of art that means a lot to you, but you get a better sense of yourself afterwards.

    Jesse Gutstein, Raleigh, NC, 2026